declaim — to speak loudly and dramatically, especially in a formal or theatrical way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to speak loudly and dramatically, especially in a formal or theatrical way
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈkleɪm/
Korean meaning: 큰 소리로 연설하다, 웅변하다, 낭송하다
Korean pronunciation: 디-클레임 (강세: 클레임)
Example Sentences
- My drama teacher loves to declaim Shakespeare while waving a rubber chicken for emphasis.
- The student council president declaimed about cafeteria food like he was leading a revolution.
- She declaimed the poem with such passion that even the janitor stopped to listen.
declaim
VERB//dɪˈkleɪm//
to speak loudly and dramatically, especially in a formal or theatrical way
Actor dramatically speaking with passionate gestures
He chose to declaim, and won great acclaim!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin declamare, composed of de- (intensive prefix) and clamare (to shout or cry out). The word entered English in the 16th century, originally referring to formal public speaking or recitation.
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📝Examples
“My drama teacher loves to declaim Shakespeare while waving a rubber chicken for emphasis.”
“The student council president declaimed about cafeteria food like he was leading a revolution.”
“She declaimed the poem with such passion that even the janitor stopped to listen.”
“The activist declaimed against social injustice at the town hall meeting.”
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